Reducing Pertussis in Children under the Age of One Years
Healthy People 2020
The group chose to focus on the pertussis immunization in infants. Infants are the most vulnerable when it comes to communicable diseases. Though many children under the age of one year stay home during the day, they can be considered at high risk just as those that attend other daycare and child care settings. This is because older siblings can carry home illness that can be contracted by the infant as easily as being in a daycare setting. Sanitation is necessary when working with younger infants and children in any setting. Wagner and Clodfelter (2014) mentioned that sanitation is missed in group settings (pg. 18). In Healthy People 2020 Objectives, the objective chosen is to reduce pertussis among children under the age of one year. The reason the group chose, this is because the health care system does not require immunization until the child turns two months of age followed by a booster at month four and six. To educate the general public about the possible outcome of pertussis along with ways to reduce the spread among children under one are interventions the group believed to be necessary.
The question left to understand is how to prevent the spread of pertussis to those under one year of age and to those unable to receive the vaccine. Prevention would require different methods to stop the spread of pertussis. Wagner and Clodfelter (2014) explained using simple techniques such as hand
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No. While if it was possible herd immunity would prevent an epidemic of Pertussis but it is not possible. The factors that prevent herd immunity from being possible include the fact that the vaccinations wear off over time and it is easily spread (“Pertussis Frequently,” 2017).
The increase in pertussis incidences and morality may include diminished immunity, as childhood pertussis vaccine does not provide lifelong immunity.4 Tdap booster shot at 11 or 12 years old and expected mothers in their third trimester should be given to continue their protective antibodies and those that would be passed to the infant.4 Also, the increased in pertussis may be a decreased usage of the pertussis vaccine, increased doctor awareness and public health reporting.
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been on the rise in the United States in recent years. Last year the CDC reported 28,660 cases of whooping cough in the U.S. alone. With cases increasing annually, protecting infants is imperative in controlling the disease. Understanding the signs and symptoms of whooping cough along with the recommended protocol for immunization can mean the difference between life and death for children in your home or care.
According to the World Health Organization, one in ten infants worldwide did not receive any vaccinations in 2016 (Fadela). Additionally, many children receive their first round of vaccinations, but they do not continue with the additional rounds. Without vaccinations, children are at risk for potentially fatal illnesses. A child is exposed to viruses every single day, whether the child goes into a public setting or an infected person visits his or her home. Vaccinations are important for the protection of a child’s undeveloped immune system and preventing a child from diseases.. While parents may have multiple reasons for deciding against vaccinating their children, these children face serious medical
Bordatella pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious and highly contagious respiratory tract infection that is transmitted from person to person. During the pre-vaccine era (1922-1940), that in every 100,000 persons, 150 cases of bordatella pertussis are reported and has to continue to increased in 1980s (Faulkner, Skoff, Martin, Tondella, & Liang, 2015). One study found that pertussis is one of the vaccine-preventable disease in the United States that continues to have high incidence among adolescents and adults and increase mortality in children less than 12 months of age (Chiappini, Stival, Galli, & Martino, 2013). Whooping cough is a public-health problem due to its resurgence in recent
South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and its member hospitals are committed to expanding Pertussis vaccination coverage to minimize the loss of life and the spread of Pertussis. The following statement was approved by “DHEC and the SCHA Policy Council and Board, articulates this commitment by South Carolina hospitals to a comprehensive system for Pertussis prevention through vaccination.” (www.scdhec.gov)
Bordetella pertussis, causes fairly mild symptoms and a prolonged cough in adolescents and adults that have been vaccinated, however in very young, unvaccinated children the infection typically develops into an acute disease called whooping cough, which can become life-threatening (1). Often times it is the older, vaccinated family members that unknowingly bring the bacteria home.
Vaccination programs in Australia aim to increase national immunisation rates to protect children against highly contagious illnesses such as whooping cough, rubella, chicken pox and measles. (Australian Government Department of Health, 2015) Infants younger than 5 years of age receive vaccines under the National Immunisation Schedule, whilst high-school students across the state are also currently required to obtain vaccinations in years 8 and 10 to create improve health outcomes. (The Sunday Mail, 2008) From a biological point of view, it is scientifically proven that failure to implement this policy will result in future consequences to the health of community members.
I think that perhaps in third world countries it may be a ramped problem do to the fact that most people are not vaccinated against it. Even then, the only people who are usually affected by the disease are children under 2 years old. They are the main targets of this disease because they do not have adequate immune systems to fight of the bacteria. Now maybe back in the 1900's Whooping cough would have been an epidemic because of their very limited amount of technology and they would not have known how to treat the disease or how to contain it. Despite out new technology, get a grasp on Pertussis, it seems to spread even if a person has been vaccinated. Curious enough that the schools have started vaccinating for Pertussis and started giving out the shot like it was candy, not even worried about the effect that it would have on the population of school kids that have had the shot. Some case kids that have had “Whooping Cough” are being re-vaccinated and
For instance, pertussis, or commonly known as whooping cough, “Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection (cdc.gov).” This infection may resemble a common cold; however, it quickly turns into a more serious illness, causing babies or those with compromised immune systems to stop breathing and can become fatal. Babies cannot receive this vaccination until they are two months of age. Most babies who have whooping cough catch it from their caregivers or other family members. Whooping cough spreads easily from person to person, through coughing and sneezing, usually people who spread whooping cough are unaware that they even have it. The best way to prevent this is to receive the pertussis vaccination, DTaP in children and TDaP in adults. If you have received the vaccination in the past, it is always best to ask your health care provider if you are in need of a booster vaccination. Much like other vaccinations, the boosters are just as important as the initial vaccination. The immunity can wear off over time leaving one susceptible to the
people are vaccinated and health or medical care is less accessible. Pertussis infects a large number of people yearly, and in part have killed many. Schools are also a place of concern for uninfected children to become infected. According to ("Old college try applying", 2015) schools and day cares have had the most concentrated number of cases of pertussis. Preventative measure are imperative so that children do not get the disease.
Due to certain beliefs, lack of education, socioeconomic status, the environment in which people live, and even gender gaps, all have a significant impact on the lives of children and everyone surrounding them. Many children are dying due to infections that are out of their control and their families need to be more educated on signs and symptoms, along with the benefits of vaccinations and getting the proper care for their sick children. These problems occur in other places around the world but are more common in
Protecting a child’s health is very important to parents! That is why they should vaccinate them as young children. All children should be required to have vaccinations in order to start school in every state. Each year about 85% of the world’s youth receive vaccines that protect them against several diseases like tuberculosis, pneumococcus, and many more. Even with great success and improvements with vaccinations, more than 3 million people die each year from
Despite significant progress in the fight against preventable disease, millions still die needlessly each year. According to UNICEF, originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, a vaccine preventable disease is responsible for 2 million fatal infections worldwide each year. About 75% of these deaths occur in children under five years of age. (N) In more vivid terms, UNICEF notes that vaccine-preventable diseases kill a child every 20 seconds. (D) Due to high rates of childhood vaccination, the United States has experienced a dramatic reduction in such deaths. A comparison of the years 1950 and 2010 clearly illustrates the benefits of vaccinations. During this 60-year period, deaths from diphtheria reduced from 410 to 0, tetanus from 336 to 3, pertussis from 1,118 to 26, and polio from 1,904 to 0. Measles deaths dropped from 468 in 1950 to 0 in 2008, the last year a United States death rate was recorded. It’s not surprising that vaccinations have been touted as one of the top ten health achievements of the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).